11TH AVE VIADUCT
Carrying 11TH AVE VIADUCT over LIRR WEST SIDE YD
IN WEST MANHATTAN, New York, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 11TH AVE VIADUCT
The 11TH AVE VIADUCT bridge in New York, New York carries 11TH AVE VIADUCT over LIRR WEST SIDE YD. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 27 sections, stretching 427.6 meters (1403 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,480 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 11TH AVE VIADUCT compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 27
- Structure Length
- 427.6 m (1403 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002245010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 11TH AVE VIADUCT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 11TH AVE VIADUCT?
11TH AVE VIADUCT in New York, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 11TH AVE VIADUCT inspected?
11TH AVE VIADUCT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 11TH AVE VIADUCT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 11TH AVE VIADUCT?
11TH AVE VIADUCT has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 11TH AVE VIADUCT?
11TH AVE VIADUCT is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 11TH AVE VIADUCT and does age affect safety?
11TH AVE VIADUCT was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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